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Worskhop Information:

1. Identify parts of the immune system that are affected by mental states.
2. Describe how disorders of inflammation influence the development of chronic medical, dental, and psychological disorders.
3. List several strategies to support immune system health based on current research findings.

• Antigens: the invading “enemy;” how the immune system recognizes bacteria and viruses.
• Macrophages: “monster” cells that patrol and seize antigens and signal their presence.
• Helper T-cells: directing activities of macrophages and the proliferation of T- and B –cells.
• Natural killer cells: “ruthless destroyers” of cancerous and infected cells.
• B-cells: formation of antibodies with the special ability to fight bacterial infections.
• Antibodies: specialized proteins that neutralize the “enemy” or target it for attack by other cells or chemicals.
• Interferons: natural defense against cancer.
• Cytokines: and other inflammatory masterminds, pro and antiinflammatory immune cells; markers of chronic inflammation-- who should be tested?

• The Silent Epidemic: what amyloid plaque, arterial plaque, and dental plaque have in common; chronic inflammatory disorders of the lungs, kidneys, joints, bones, and skin.
• Chronic Psychological Stress: immune suppression and inflammation; stress hormones (e.g., cortisol) and neurotransmitters (e.g., norepinephrine); adaptive versus maladaptive responses to stress, e.g., giving up.
• Sleep Loss: impairment of mood, appetite, and inflammation.
• Fibromyalgia: immune system changes and musculoskeletal pain, tenderness and fatigue
• Abdominal Adiposity: stress-related fat, inflammatory cytokines, insulin resistance, and arterial dysfunction.
• Atherosclerosis: vessel wall inflammation that is linked to emotional suppression, hostility, depression, social isolation and the risk of Coronary Artery Disease and stroke.
• Periodontal Disease: the link between periodontitis, inflammatory cytokines, and the development hypertension, coronary artery disease, diabetes, and rheumatoid disease; stress and oral wound healing.
• Stress, the Aging Immune System and Cancer: how chronic stress in caregivers shortens the lifespan of white blood cells; the role of stress in tumor metastasis.
• Alzheimer’s Disease: amyloid and chronic cerebral inflammation; obesity and diabetes as risk factors; the role of anti-inflammatory drugs.
• Mood Disorders - a New Understanding: inflammation can produce and also be an effect of mood disorders; key implications for treatment and prevention.

• Anti-Inflammatory Nutrients: pro- and anti-inflammatory proteins, fruits, vegetables, starches, and fats; omega 3- and 6 fatty acids; resveritrol and related compounds; fish and the prevention of depression.
• Regular Physical Activity: activities that enhance endurance, strength, and flexibility and reduce chronic inflammation; the dose response of exercise—how much, how often, how intense?
• Depression Resistance: seeing challenges as temporary, solvable and impersonal.
• The Type-B Personality: replacing hostility and urgency with caring and mindfulness.
• Close Relationships: overcoming social rejection, loneliness and isolation; the protective effect of close friends and family.
• Emotional Resilience: adaptively responding to thoughts that could trigger immune suppression; how thoughts influence physiology, the importance of expectation and the perception of control.
• Mindfulness: ability to separate oneself from ongoing aversive states; ancient Buddhism meets modern neuroscience.
• Optimism and Positive Affect: acquired optimism, positive expectations; the power of the placebo and reduction of immune symptoms and need for analgesics.
• Meaning: the healing power of beliefs that are life supporting, mood enhancing, and meaning infusing; key research findings.
  

Accreditations:

NURSES: IBP is an approved provider of continuing education by the Michigan Nurses Association, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation (ANCC).

PSYCHOLOGISTS: IBP is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. IBP maintains responsibility for this 6-hour program.

SOCIAL WORKERS: IBP, provider #1160, is approved as a provider for social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) www.aswb.org, through the Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. IBP maintains responsibility for the program. Social workers participating in this course will receive 6 continuing education clock hours at the intermediate level. The Illinois Department of Professional Regulation accepts ACE providers.

LICENSED PROFESSIONAL COUNSELORS: IBP is approved by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), provider #6342. NBCC approved programs are accepted by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation for continuing education.

MFTs: R Cassidy Seminars is an Illinois Department of Professional Regulation Approved Continuing Education Sponsor, #168-000141. The program provides 6 hours of credit.

DENTAL PROFESSIONALS: IBP is designated as an Approved PACE Program Provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing dental education programs of this provider are accepted by the AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. The current term of approval extends from 11/30/06 – 12/01/10.

PHARMACISTS: Institute for Brain Potential is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education as a provider of continuing pharmacy education. The program is designated for 6 hours (.6CEU). UPN: 492-000-08-007-L04-P.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPISTS: IBP is an approved provider of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA), provider #6050. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. The Illinois Department of Professional Regulation accepts AOTA; OT and OTAs receive 6 hours of credit.

LICENSED DIETICIAN NUTRITIONISTS: and NURSING HOME ADMINISTRATORS: Approved for 6 credit hours by the Illinois Dept. of Professional Regulation for LDNs and NHAs. 

EDUCATORS: IBP is approved by the Illinois State Board of Education, State Teacher Certification